HR Business Partner East Africa

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and/or equivalent.
  

• At least five (5) years’ experience in a senior role within Human Resource Management, with two (2) years at a supervisory level. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
  

• Advanced knowledge of human resource disciplines including, but not limited to employee development, change management, recruitment, branding, compensation practices, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and East Africa employment law.
  

• Strong decision-making skills with demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement best practice approaches that deliver rapid, consistent, high-quality HR management and service provision in a fast-paced organization under pressure.
  

• Excellent customer service, relationship building/management and consensus building skills as well as focused and results driven.
  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to proactively identify opportunities, diagnose problems and develop client-centered and evidence-based solutions.
  

• Able to translate complex HR policies, processes and recommendations to non-HR professionals.
  

HR Planning:

• Implement the HR strategy for Viya Health which is in line with the organizational goals and objectives.
  
• Devise and implement metrics as needed.
  
• Consult, advise, and coach Management and their team members on the identification, definition, and implementation of HR solutions to address business and departmental needs in accordance with global, regional, and local HR strategies, goals, legislation, regulations, and relevant SOPs.
  

Hiring and Recruitment:

• Participate in workforce planning and job evaluation to meet the needs and requirements of the organization as well as ensuring compliance to local laws and global recruitment guidelines and support recruiting managers in the recruitment process.
  
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process and directly recruit positions at all levels; employ traditional sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to hire the best talent.
  
• Facilitate and coordinate recruitment and selection process according to Viya Health policies and procedures.
  

HR Administration and Compliance:

• Oversee HR-related administrative duties and ensure they are compliant with existing legal and government reporting requirements.
  
• Ensure Viya Health compliance with all labor laws, and minimization of legal exposure.
  
• Ensure the HR Handbook is developed and in place; review of policies and procedures, making recommendations.
  

Compensation and Benefits Management:

• Facilitate administration of staff benefits and compensation as stipulated in the HR policies.
  
• Ensure processing of monthly HR payroll documentation on timely basis ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  
• Ensure that all exiting staff clearance forms are submitted before final dues are processed.
  

Performance Management:

• Lead the performance management process including creating a plan to manage annual reviews, conduct training on goal setting, utilize budgets to organize development activities and work one-on-one with managers and employees.
  
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of the annual performance evaluation process.
  
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of the annual merit plan process.
  

Employee Relations and Discipline:

• Lead all employee relations with professional grace; lead investigations to resolve issues/conflict in the workplace.
  
• Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
  
• Maintain an effective negotiation process and harmonious employee/employer relationship.
  
• Advise supervisors in determining appropriate disciplinary plans of action.
  

Self-Welfare:

• Identify areas for continuous improvement and implementation as agreed upon with the management team.
  
• Remain up to date with SOPs regarding functional requirements within Roche local or global, or at an industry level if applicable.
  
• Represent employees in cases of litigation, arbitration, or related legal matters.